This figure (P8,150 per test) was based on data collected before April 1, 2020, when there was very limited testing capacity in the country and only one (1) facility (RITM) processing the collected specimen. It applied to test materials directly purchased by the hospital. In fact, the lowest figure published is P 2,170 for those utilizing donated (free) testing kits.
To date, no single Covid 19 test has been paid by Philhealth except those being performed by the Philippine Red Cross.
As more CoViD-19 related medicines and medical supplies become more available, the price of testing is going to decline. PhilHealth is constantly monitoring this trend and will soon release a new CoViD-19 test rate by next week.
All claims containing Covid 19 testing will be checked as to the source of the test kit and its manner of acquisition. The hospital will then be reimbursed accordingly.
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